by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 27, 2014 | 0 All
If I had a dime for every time a student told me they needed a break after their spring break, I would be, ok not rich…more financially secure. Whether your Spring Break (SB) involves traveling to party heartily, providing services to poor communities in another...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 25, 2014 | 0 All, Finances
If you are in high school and beyond and are planning for or considering additional training and education, GradSense is a useful resource on finances. Created by the Council of Graduate Schools (an association for deans of graduate schools) and in collaboration with...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 18, 2014 | 0 All
Even in the midst of one of the coldest, “snowiest” (lol) and most challenging winters in recent memory, I see runners out there doing their thing. Know what the most challenging part of running in wind chill factor temperatures or on icy sidewalks? That first step...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 11, 2014 | 0 All
Yes, I know. We have barely begun the year 2014, and I am already talking about planning ahead. Well, being able to think ahead and plan ways to tackle your goals is a hallmark of successful people….and blogs. So, I am planning to blog for your success! I am...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 30, 2014 | 0 All, Writing Theses (Papers)
Whether you are working on a proposal, thesis or paper, studying for comps or learning about a new subject for a course or work, there are some great software packages that can help you collect and report your sources or references. And, some of the new online tools...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 23, 2014 | 0 All
As a student and teacher of health policy and politics, I am often frustrated by the attention paid to “national” elections. Yes, it’s great that folks get excited and engaged every couple of years about the presidency and congressional candidates....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 21, 2014 | 0 All, Careers
Yesterday (January 20) was a federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging Americans to “celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.” (Martin...
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by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 16, 2014 | 0 All, Professionals
NOTE: The following points apply to all professional fields. You can find legitimate heroes among them. For the past 16 years, the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health has recognized people and organizations that have made positive contributions...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 9, 2014 | 0 All, Courses
One difference between being an undergraduate and a graduate student can be the focus on grades. The goal of graduate school is to acquire the knowledge, skills, experience and community that will help you succeed as a professional. Notice that I did not say grades....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 7, 2014 | 0 All
I LOVE this time of a new year! We have closed the books on 2013…or, at the very least we don’t have to guess or worry about what is going to happen last year. And, we get to focus on the excitement of planning for and dreaming about our triumphs, large and small,...
